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Florida ranks third in overall lottery sales, with more than $4.45 billion per year, behind New York and Massachusetts, which offer Mega Millions. Florida plans to join the Mega Millions game beginning May 15, 2013.

Florida ranks third in overall lottery sales, with more than $4.45 billion per year, behind New York and Massachusetts, which offer Mega Millions. Florida plans to join the Mega Millions game beginning May 15, 2013. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Florida ranks third in overall lottery sales, with more than $4.45 billion per year, behind New York and Massachusetts, which offer Mega Millions. Florida plans to join the Mega Millions game beginning May 15, 2013.Scott Olson/Getty Images